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CECILIA DRAKE Obituary

Cecilia H. Drake Entered into rest on May 6, 2012, with her loving family beside her, at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Francis Anthony Drake. Loving mother of Mary (Ed) Walters, Jerry (Mattie) Drake, Margie (Bob) Jacobs, Dick (Helen) Drake, Kathy (Greg) Tourtlotte, Dan (Theresa) Drake, Tom (Margie) Drake, Michael (Gayle) Drake, Eileen (Orrin) Nelson, Jim (Donna) Drake, Dianne Drake, Terri (Ramiro) Jimenez, Johnny Drake and the late Anna Marie Drake. Adoring grandmother of 35, the great-grandmother of 42 and the great-great grandmother of 1. Sister of 5 siblings. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1920 to William & Virginia McLaughlin. She moved to California in 1946 and resided in South San Francisco since 1948. Her family was her passion. She was a caring mother to her 14 children and delighted in being surrounded by her grandchildren. She also loved to play cards, work on crossword puzzles, but her favorite past time was music and playing the piano and organ. Friends may visit between 5-8pm Thurs. May 10th Garden Chapel, 885 El Camino Real, So.SF where a Vigil Service will be offered at 7pm. Mass of Resurrection will be held on Fri., May 11th 10:30am, All Souls Church, corner of Miller and Walnut Avenues, So.SF. Committal Golden Gate National Cemetery. Mom was a 45 year cancer survivor and she wished contributions to be made in memory of her to the American Cancer Society, 1650 S. Amphlett Blvd. Ste 220, San Mateo, CA 94402. Condolences may also be made at www.gardenchapel885.com.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 8 to May 9, 2012.

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May 23, 2012

To the DRAKE family sorry for your loss may GOD give you his love, peace, and strength in this time of sorrow. May she R.I.P -|-

Pauline Young

May 10, 2012

My Dear friend Ceil, I will miss you and cherish the memories of all the special times we shared through out the years. I am sorry I cannot honor Ceil by attending the services due to my recent surgery.... please know my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very sad time.
With all my Love...

Camille (Pedreira) Young

May 10, 2012

I remember sharing some wonderful Sunday family dinners at the Drake home. Cecilia was an amazing women who was always feeding the masses....(her family and their friends.) It looks like she had a very fulfilling life surrounded by her family, and all those grandchildren and great grandchildren!!! Wow...God Bless Cecilia

Mike and Arlene Young

May 10, 2012

As you are grieving for the loss of your Mother, please know we are thinking of you and honoring the memory of her. Our thoughts and prayers to all of the Drake Family...

Helen Thurman Brouillette

May 9, 2012

My condolences to the Drake family. I loved your mom, she was a wonderful person and I will always treasure the short, but memorable time I spent with her.

Becky Spence (McLaughlin)

May 9, 2012

To the Drake family,
We are thinking of you with the loss of your mother. My mom and dad said that you were all with her when she passed on. I hope you will find comfort and I am sure you will miss her. My prayers are with you. Thank you, John, my mom and dad so enjoy hearing from you.

Peggy McLaughlin Coe

May 9, 2012

Aunt Ceil was my Godmother. Even though I have not seen her years, my folks (Gerald and Jeannette McLaughlin) keep me up to date on the Drake family. She was a wonderful person. Thinking of all of you in this difficult time.

Dick and Pat Young

May 9, 2012

May the many wonderful memories of your mother comfort you at this time. May she rest in peace and love with God.

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